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May 19, 2026
Food Costs in England – “Cheap as Chips in the Supermarket, Astronomical Eating Out”
Yesterday (18 May) I returned from more than three weeks in UK. As usual, my first port of call when arriving in England was the supermarket — and particularly the vegetable section, much to the annoyance of my wife. Before long I was snapping photos of my favourite greenhouse vegetables.
May 19, 2026
Horticentre Group Returns as Platinum Sponsor for the 2026 Grower2Grower Golf Day
Grower2Grower is proud to announce that the Horticentre Group will once again continue as Platinum Sponsor of the Grower2Grower Golf Day for 2026.
May 19, 2026
Aquasan International – 10% off Sili-FertP until July
With crude oil prices driving heating costs this winter, Sili-Fert P offers a smarter, cost-effective way to help crops cope with cold stress.
May 19, 2026
IFPA Produce Executive Program – The Program Building NZ’s Next Generation of Produce Leaders
The program delivery is supported by senior leaders in the NZ produce industry along with international experts.
May 19, 2026
New technote for Tomato russet mite
New guidance on the use of chemical miticides for Tomato russet mite control provides growers with a broader range of management options.
May 19, 2026
Demystifying stone wool for strawberry cultivation
“Stone wool can make it easier for growers to face some of the current challenges”
May 5, 2026
Horticentre Charitable Trust Continues Partnership with Grower2Grower for 2026
“Shared knowledge builds stronger growers and a stronger industry.”
May 5, 2026
Energy, Equity and the Future of Greenhouse Growing
Finding Balance in a Changing Energy Landscape. Recent discussions within the industry have raised questions around energy security — particularly the role of gas — and whether targeted support for some growers may be needed to maintain production.
It’s an important conversation, and one that deserves careful consideration.
May 5, 2026
Innovation In Strawberry Production in New Zealand
Propagation in a controlled environment (plant factory) will eventually offer the potential to control plant development when planted out.
May 5, 2026
Save the Date: Grower2Grower Golf Day 2026
We’re pleased to confirm the return of the Grower2Grower Annual Golf Day, set for Friday, 11th September 2026 at the Pukekohe Golf Cours
May 5, 2026
Turn sunshine into synergy and unlock higher yields year-round
How LED intercanopy lighting complements high radiation and transforms greenhouse production
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March 10, 2026
Energy saving through screens
A combination of screen use, screen quality, greenhouse climate requirements, and greenhouse equipment.
April 7, 2026
Think It’s the Bees? Think Again
Proven Hive Performance Suggests Auckland’s Climate and Crop Conditions Are the Key Limiters. Every year, Zonda receives calls from growers saying “the bees aren’t working” and requesting new hives. While hives are sometimes replaced, these cases consistently show that the bumblebees are performing as expected. The real challenge? Humidity, Auckland weather, and plant conditions.
April 7, 2026
Signify and University of British Columbia collaborate to further explore feasibility of sustainable year-round greenhouse pepper production
Trial paves the way for growers to capitalize on the market opportunity to provide locally grown bell peppers during the winter months.
April 7, 2026
Energy Resilience for Greenhouse Horticulture: Electricity at the Core (not just for greenhouse horticulture but NZ Inc?)
Real opportunity for long-term resilience lies in electricity and bioenergy for growers
April 7, 2026
Geothermal Strategy released MBIE
From the Ground Up: A strategy to unlock New Zealand's geothermal potential - March 2026
April 7, 2026
Proposed import requirements for fresh blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) for human consumption
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